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Risk of Crash Due to Cell Phone Use May Be Overestimated

According to a new analysis published in Health News, past reports that indicated there is an increased risk of having a crash when using a cell phone may not be entirely accurate. They base this on the potential inaccuracies of case-crossover studies. 

Yet any study on this topic could be difficult to draw a final conclusion on, as to the exact amount of risk that may be involved. Despite varying conclusions, the reality is that most agree distracted driving of any type is a serious hazard.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2009, there were 450,000 people injured in crashes as a result of distracted driving. It was also the cause of 5,500 deaths.

Distracted driving is a broad term to describe any activity in which attention is taken from the road and put onto something else:  

• talking on a cell phone;
• texting;
• using a GPS;
• talking to other passengers; and
• eating. 

The bottom line is that distracted driving in any form could lead to a crash. If you or a loved one were seriously injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should speak to a Louisville, KY injury attorney as soon as possible.

Contacting a Louisville, KY Injury Attorney

A Louisville, KY injury attorney at Gray and White can help you handle every aspect of your personal injury claim. If you’ve been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case – 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210- 8942.

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